Associate-level program in Building Maintenance Technology prepares students to acquire general maintenance jobs in multiple trades by providing instruction in HVAC principles, electrical systems and general maintenance
Overview of Degree:
Associate-level Building Maintenance Technology programs prepare students to acquire general maintenance jobs in multiple trades by providing instruction in HVAC principles, electrical systems and general maintenance. Enrollees learn to troubleshoot failures in electrical and mechanical systems, provide temporary solutions to small, manageable issues, and assess methods for permanent solutions. Aspiring technicians also learn to perform preventive maintenance to minimize occurrence of future problems.
An associate’s degree in Building Maintenance Technology prepares students for a wide variety of employment opportunities in commercial and industrial settings. The major emphasizes skills and knowledge in building management, maintenance, or building maintenance technology, The program develops a technician’s abilities to carry out inspections, identify problems, and perform effective maintenance on a building’s electrical, mechanical and sewage systems.
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Note: Degree programs may vary
Potential Occupations:
Course Work:
Typical coursework in a building maintenance technology associate’s degree program covers (but is not limited to):
- Electrical fundamentals and wiring;
- Cooling and heating technologies;
- Blueprint reading;
- Plumbing principles;
- Construction;Refrigeration systems;
- Mechanical principles;
- Welding;
- Hydraulics;
Schools:
- ITT Technical Institute
- Penn Foster College